Ambulatory Treatment / Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse (Clinic Nurse)
Cleveland, Ohio
Employer: University Hospitals
Industry: Nurse - more than 1 year experience
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
In this role the nurse will be trained to care for Peritoneal Dialysis patients (pediatric, adult, inpatient, outpatient). A nurse in this position is responsible for teaching patients and families how to perform peritoneal dialysis so they can complete this self-care therapy on their own. This nurse also cares for patients who require medication administration (IV infusions, IM and SQ injections) in outpatient, clinical setting. This position Provides ages specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive outcomes. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations. BLS required
Position Summary
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
Essential Functions
Required For All Jobs
Qualifications:
QualificationsEducation
Position Summary
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
Essential Functions
- Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.
- Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
- Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
- Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
Required For All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications:
QualificationsEducation
- Other Accredited Program Diploma in Nursing or
- (ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing Required
- (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
- (MSN) Master's Degree in Nursing Preferred
- Knowledge of nursing process and practice. Required
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices. Required
- Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio Required and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) May be required based on clinical area standards.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) May be required based on clinical area standards.
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 240005V5
Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Cleveland
ZIP: 44135
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